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Wildcats beat up Greyhounds in 36-7 victory.

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The ACU offense scored 36 unanswered points as the Wildcats routed Eastern New Mexico 36-7 on Saturday. "I thought our defense clamped down well," ACU head coach Chris Thomsen said. "And I though our offense was aggressive. We got the ball down the field. That's three straight games without a turnover, that's big." Wildcat quarterback Mitchell ... [Read More…]

Wildcats hang 51 in rout of Wolves

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It took four games, but Mitchell Gale and his offense are finally clicking on all cylinders. Gale threw for 356 yards and two TDs as the Wildcats exploded for a 51-35 victory over the Western Oregon Wolves on Saturday in Shotwell. The Wildcats sealed the victory in a 24-point third quarter that saw ACU generate three highlight reel plays for ... [Read More…]

Second half surge propels ‘Cats to win

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Daryl Richardson ran wild, and the Wildcats used timely second half defense to beat Angelo State 31-17 on Saturday night in Shotwell Stadium. "When the offense is executing, holes open," Richardson said. "I just ran through them." Richardson had 84 yards rushing as well as 43 yards receiving to set the tone for the Wildcats offense. ACU ... [Read More…]

Wildcats fumble at Cowboy Stadium

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On the biggest stage in Texas, the Wildcats were shown up by a team from Alabama. The North Alabama Lions used a quick start and a suffocating defense to down the Wildcats 23-17. "I thought it was a heck of a game," ACU head coach Chris Thomsen said. "We played poorly in some areas with turnovers and penalties." Turnovers were the problem for the ... [Read More…]

ACU to play Baylor in exhibition

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Joe Golding will face off against his predecessor to open the ACU men's basketball season. Golding and the Wildcats will take on Division I Baylor University on Nov. 1 in Waco for an exhibition match beginning the 2011-12 schedule. "I think its a great opportunity for our kids to play a big 12 school," Golding said. "It's a great environment, ... [Read More…]

Cardiac ‘Cats continue legacy

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"They'll break your heart, kid." It's what Jimmy Fallon's uncle told him in the movie Fever Pitch as Fallon grew up a Boston Red Sox fan. I know the feeling of heartbreak when it comes to sports teams. I have been a fan of the Tennessee Titans since the team moved to Nashville from Houston. I remember vividly the final play of Super Bowl XXXIV ... [Read More…]

Video: ACU escapes Tarleton State with a 27-24 victory

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The Wildcats came from behind as Mitchell Gale found Daryl Richardson with one minute to go for the game winning touchdown. Cornerback Nate Bailey sealed the win with an interception as the clock expired denying TSU the win. Watch the game highlight video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H8t9Z1EU7ik Reporting by Austin Gwin Video by Kristin ... [Read More…]

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